Microplastics
in the Thames River

The self-initiated project aims to delve into and visually
portray the extent to which microplastics are infiltrating
people's everyday lives.

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that measure less than 5mm in size and can take various forms, such as fragments, fibers, and microbeads. Despite their small size, they have been found in various ecosystems and can cause harmful effects on wildlife and human health. However, it can be challenging to truly grasp the extent of their presence in our daily lives.

Format
Editorial design and Installation

Editorial  Design
Xiaolu Zheng

Photography
Jinxiu Chen

Installation
Xiaolu Zheng
Jinxiu Chen

The projects seeks to address this issue by showcasing microplastics collected from the Thames River in 6 months. The reason to put the thames river under the spot light because it is where the source of 70% of tap water in London. We have preserved these microplastics in resin to provide an organi demonstration of just how close they are to our everyday lives.

By exploring the following 2 outcomes :

The book: Gathered all the necessary information
to highlight the importance of mitigating microplatics impact on the environment and our health.
Installation: visitors can gain an organic understanding of microplastics in the Thames River.